How To Fix KE678 - Operating concern &1 already exists

KE678 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Operating concern &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

Tables already exist for operating concern &V1&. You cannot create this
operating concern again, because this could cause a loss of data.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. If necessary, delete operating concern &V1&
completely before creating it again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE678 - Operating concern &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message KE678 indicates that there is an issue with the operating concern in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically related to Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). The message states that the operating concern you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create a new operating concern with a name or identifier that is already in use. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a duplicate operating concern.
  There was an error in the configuration process where the operating concern was not properly deleted or deactivated.
  You are working in a system where multiple users are trying to create or modify operating concerns simultaneously.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE678 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Operating Concerns:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (or use the menu path: Controlling -> Profitability Analysis -> Operating Concern -> Define Operating Concern).
  Review the list of existing